As a Conservative Libertarian, my opinion is that Government should only do 3 things: 1) protect my (and my family)person, 2) protect my Property Rights and 3) enforce contracts. I don't want or need the government to do anything else.
With that said, it is clear the "State," government and the police (including the alphabet agencies-FDA, FCC, FTC, USDA, EPA, IRS, etc....) have entirely way too much power. Whether it be the police murdering an unarmed black suspect, or no-knock raids, or swat teams arresting white collar crime suspects at 5 am, there are multiple examples of police abusing their power. Government agencies like the FDA raiding research labs and confiscating documents, computers, lab samples and destroying valuable research. Waco?
What happened to George Floyd should never happen to anyone of any color in this country, period!
What happened to Roger Stone and Gen. Flynn should never happen in this country either.
Cops spraying seated protesters, assaulting peaceful protesters is absolutely wrong and should never happen. Rioters and looters-fair game.
If there is a systemic problem it is not racism, but rather the hunger of absolute power. To be judge, jury and executioner. Maybe too many Dirty Harry movies? This is becoming a more and more serious problem that must be dealt with.
The message of BLM is appropriate to a point. Yes, the media has hyped the white cop killing the black man. It is the classic premise of journalism, if a dog bites a man, no one cares. But if a man bites a dog, it's headline material. Because it is rare and unexpected. Based on actual statistics, a white cop killing a black man is a "man bites dog" scenario. Statistically, it is a very rare event. Yet when it does happen, it becomes national headline news. Don't get me wrong, it should never happen.
BLM and Collin Kaepernick protest the police killing black men, suggesting systemic racism. I get it, and, yes it should be protested. However, if they really cared about "Black Lives" they are going about it completely wrong. Where and how they protest, is not reaching the appropriate target.
A black male victim of homicide is 90 times more likely to be killed by another black male than a white individual. Cops (of all races) kill less than 5% . If BLM really was interested in saving black lives, they should be where the killing actually is taking place. Chicago, D.C., Baltimore, Detroit, etc... I saw someone post a comment on BLM being similar to "Save the Whales." Great cause, but if you do a Save the Whale protest on Lake Michigan, you're missing the target. Unfortunately, BLM protesting where they are, is missing the target.
Here is an interesting paradox. Socialists/leftists are typically the ones most passionate about reigning in the cops and supporting the protests (including the rioters and looters). But in order for their socialist agenda to become a reality, they must have a very powerful police force. Can't have socialism, democratic or otherwise without a strong police force to ensure the socialist agenda is followed. Everyone must conform.
Another issue brought up as part of the "Systemic racism," is the disproportionate number of black incarcerated. My question is, did they commit the crimes? If so, why? Most will point to poverty, poor education, lack of jobs and no male role models for young black males as root causes of higher crime. I agree. If you look back at my previous post on what is oppressing blacks, you will see those oppressors are contributing to higher crime rates. And, yes the justice system is in need of a good cleanse. Rich white people do seem to be getting lighter sentences for more serious crimes. I smell corruption on multiple levels.
We have a lot of problems to fix, but focusing efforts on the wrong targets will not help. As we are seeing, focusing on wrong targets builds resentment and tarnishes the message.
Monday, June 8, 2020
Friday, June 5, 2020
Are Blacks and Other Minorities Oppressed?
The short answer is yes. But probably not how you think they are.
What is Oppression?
Essentially, limiting freedom, restricting or prohibiting activity. When we think of Oppression, we think of slavery, Jim Crowe, segregation, color barriers, ....
If we compare today with the early 1960's, there is a considerable difference in society as a whole with regards to race relations. Are there still issues? Absolutely. There are pockets of racism, but systemic racism is not true.
Slavery, gone for over 150 years. Segregation, gone for well over 50 years.
Do blacks have the same opportunities as whites? Let's look.
Economics; There are plenty of blacks that have succeeded in wealth, CEO's, business owners, etc...
Politics; No poll tax or voter restriction (NO, voter ID does NOT suppress the black vote!!!!). Blacks have been elected to public office for well over 100 years. I even understand we recently had a black president. No oppression in politics.
Sports and Entertainment; Color barrier was broken long ago. Some of the most successful athletes and entertainers are black. No Oppression there.
Advanced Education; Blacks have been openly admitted to colleges and universities for years. And even teach! No Oppression there.
If these people can succeed in society, where is the "Oppression?"
People will point to high incarceration rates for blacks, fear of being stopped by white police officers, and lack of job opportunities.
There is oppression, and here is where it is:
Poor Education due to lack of school choice. Blacks and inner-city youth do not have an opportunity to choose the education they need to compete in the real world. They are stuck in crappy public schools, being taught only what the "State" allows you to know.
This is the number one problem that must be addressed. Why does the left believe black parents are incapable of deciding what is best for their children? Open up school choice,and give these kids a chance to get out of the hood or projects and better themselves!
The poor education leads to poor jobs if any, higher crime, drug use, and single parenthood. Fixing the education problem will make a huge improvement.
Number two, minimum wage. Minimum wage was introduced to keep women and minorities OUT of the workforce. Low and unskilled workers cannot get jobs if the wage is more than the job is worth. Minimum wage keeps entry level workers out of work. No experience is gained, no opportunity occurs.
Number three, dependence on welfare and the inability to get off the system. Can't get a job with growth opportunity, you'll lose your benefit check. Can't get married if a single mom, you'll lose your benefit check,.... The welfare system needs to be revised to give a temporary assist and not punish, but reward those that try to get off the system.
Number four, the Genocide/Eugenics disguised as a "Health Care/Reproductive Care Center." Yep, Planned Parenthood. Founded by the evil maniac Margret Sanger to keep "undesirables (blacks) from reproducing." Abortion is disproportionately done on black women and most Planned Parenthood clinics are in black neighborhoods.
When we look at these four oppressors of the black community, it is evident that the left wants to oppress blacks, as they support and champion these programs. LBJ was right when he finally realized the Civil Rights Bill with the New Deal would give the democrats a vehicle to keep the blacks on the "plantation" and under their control. "We pass this and we'll have those n********s voting democrat for the next 200 years." (Lyndon Johnson-presidential record).
Yes, Oppression still exists, but in the form of democrat policies designed to keep control over the black population. You now know the problem, it can be fixed.
What is Oppression?
Essentially, limiting freedom, restricting or prohibiting activity. When we think of Oppression, we think of slavery, Jim Crowe, segregation, color barriers, ....
If we compare today with the early 1960's, there is a considerable difference in society as a whole with regards to race relations. Are there still issues? Absolutely. There are pockets of racism, but systemic racism is not true.
Slavery, gone for over 150 years. Segregation, gone for well over 50 years.
Do blacks have the same opportunities as whites? Let's look.
Economics; There are plenty of blacks that have succeeded in wealth, CEO's, business owners, etc...
Politics; No poll tax or voter restriction (NO, voter ID does NOT suppress the black vote!!!!). Blacks have been elected to public office for well over 100 years. I even understand we recently had a black president. No oppression in politics.
Sports and Entertainment; Color barrier was broken long ago. Some of the most successful athletes and entertainers are black. No Oppression there.
Advanced Education; Blacks have been openly admitted to colleges and universities for years. And even teach! No Oppression there.
If these people can succeed in society, where is the "Oppression?"
People will point to high incarceration rates for blacks, fear of being stopped by white police officers, and lack of job opportunities.
There is oppression, and here is where it is:
Poor Education due to lack of school choice. Blacks and inner-city youth do not have an opportunity to choose the education they need to compete in the real world. They are stuck in crappy public schools, being taught only what the "State" allows you to know.
This is the number one problem that must be addressed. Why does the left believe black parents are incapable of deciding what is best for their children? Open up school choice,and give these kids a chance to get out of the hood or projects and better themselves!
The poor education leads to poor jobs if any, higher crime, drug use, and single parenthood. Fixing the education problem will make a huge improvement.
Number two, minimum wage. Minimum wage was introduced to keep women and minorities OUT of the workforce. Low and unskilled workers cannot get jobs if the wage is more than the job is worth. Minimum wage keeps entry level workers out of work. No experience is gained, no opportunity occurs.
Number three, dependence on welfare and the inability to get off the system. Can't get a job with growth opportunity, you'll lose your benefit check. Can't get married if a single mom, you'll lose your benefit check,.... The welfare system needs to be revised to give a temporary assist and not punish, but reward those that try to get off the system.
Number four, the Genocide/Eugenics disguised as a "Health Care/Reproductive Care Center." Yep, Planned Parenthood. Founded by the evil maniac Margret Sanger to keep "undesirables (blacks) from reproducing." Abortion is disproportionately done on black women and most Planned Parenthood clinics are in black neighborhoods.
When we look at these four oppressors of the black community, it is evident that the left wants to oppress blacks, as they support and champion these programs. LBJ was right when he finally realized the Civil Rights Bill with the New Deal would give the democrats a vehicle to keep the blacks on the "plantation" and under their control. "We pass this and we'll have those n********s voting democrat for the next 200 years." (Lyndon Johnson-presidential record).
Yes, Oppression still exists, but in the form of democrat policies designed to keep control over the black population. You now know the problem, it can be fixed.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Get Rid of CDC!!!
Why is it, whenever we see a "Public Health Official," they are the most un-healthy looking people I've ever seen. Just because you have a degree in Public Health, doesn't mean you have any clue on what actual health is!
We have an agency known as the CDC, Center for Disease Control, as our supposed government health organization. As the name implies, they are there to "Control" disease. Who's dumb idea is that? You cannot control a virus. You cannot control bacteria. It's like herding cats! You may catch a few, but get bit and scratched in the process. And, most will get away anyways. This is exactly what the CDC policies end up doing. The pathogen gets away and causes damage along the way.
What we need is a paradigm shift. Stop trying to "Control" disease and instead, build HEALTH!
A very important point needs to be made. Understand this; virii and bacteria are NEVER DEADLY!!!!!!!!!!
Read that again, they are NEVER DEADLY!
When people get sick, it is not the virus or bacteria that produces the mucus, fever, coughing, sneezing,etc... Those are your own body's reaction and defense. If your body does not address the invading pathogen properly, death can occur. If pathogens were truly deadly, no one would survive. But, since people do survive, it is the inability of the immune system that caused the death, not the bacteria or virus.
Let's get rid of the CDC and replace it with a Center for Health and Vitality. An organization that promotes immune system strengthening programs. Diet and Nutrition, exercise, natural preventive health care (Massage, Chiropractic, Oriental, Ayurveda, Meditation, etc...), social interaction to start.
We know that all diseases affect those with compromised immune systems. Those are the ones that perish. Healthy people overcome diseases. That is what we must strive for as a society.
I saw the CDC recommendations for schools to re-open. It is absolutely INSANE! Six foot distances, no field trips, no hot lunch, no mass gatherings (pep rallies, assemblies) and others. None of these will prevent any illness. None of these will boost health. In fact, these recommendations will actually harm health. Kids immune systems will be so weakened, that any contact with even a mild cold virus could now be deadly.
The immune system, like any other system in your body needs regular stresses to keep strong. Like training your muscles with the stress of weight lifting. Training your cardio-vascular system with with aerobic activity. Training your brain with puzzles and games. The immune system gets stronger and more efficient when stressed on a regular basis. Coming in daily contact with virii or bacteria trains your immune system.
What happens to your muscles if you just sit around for weeks on end? What happens to your brain if all you do is watch TV? The same thing happens to your immune system if it is not put to use, it becomes weak!
We need to stop trying to "Control" disease, and instead, build our natural immunity up so much that no virus or bacteria can harm anyone. When enough people have done this, that will protect those that cannot via natural herd immunity. That should be our goal!
We have an agency known as the CDC, Center for Disease Control, as our supposed government health organization. As the name implies, they are there to "Control" disease. Who's dumb idea is that? You cannot control a virus. You cannot control bacteria. It's like herding cats! You may catch a few, but get bit and scratched in the process. And, most will get away anyways. This is exactly what the CDC policies end up doing. The pathogen gets away and causes damage along the way.
What we need is a paradigm shift. Stop trying to "Control" disease and instead, build HEALTH!
A very important point needs to be made. Understand this; virii and bacteria are NEVER DEADLY!!!!!!!!!!
Read that again, they are NEVER DEADLY!
When people get sick, it is not the virus or bacteria that produces the mucus, fever, coughing, sneezing,etc... Those are your own body's reaction and defense. If your body does not address the invading pathogen properly, death can occur. If pathogens were truly deadly, no one would survive. But, since people do survive, it is the inability of the immune system that caused the death, not the bacteria or virus.
Let's get rid of the CDC and replace it with a Center for Health and Vitality. An organization that promotes immune system strengthening programs. Diet and Nutrition, exercise, natural preventive health care (Massage, Chiropractic, Oriental, Ayurveda, Meditation, etc...), social interaction to start.
We know that all diseases affect those with compromised immune systems. Those are the ones that perish. Healthy people overcome diseases. That is what we must strive for as a society.
I saw the CDC recommendations for schools to re-open. It is absolutely INSANE! Six foot distances, no field trips, no hot lunch, no mass gatherings (pep rallies, assemblies) and others. None of these will prevent any illness. None of these will boost health. In fact, these recommendations will actually harm health. Kids immune systems will be so weakened, that any contact with even a mild cold virus could now be deadly.
The immune system, like any other system in your body needs regular stresses to keep strong. Like training your muscles with the stress of weight lifting. Training your cardio-vascular system with with aerobic activity. Training your brain with puzzles and games. The immune system gets stronger and more efficient when stressed on a regular basis. Coming in daily contact with virii or bacteria trains your immune system.
What happens to your muscles if you just sit around for weeks on end? What happens to your brain if all you do is watch TV? The same thing happens to your immune system if it is not put to use, it becomes weak!
We need to stop trying to "Control" disease, and instead, build our natural immunity up so much that no virus or bacteria can harm anyone. When enough people have done this, that will protect those that cannot via natural herd immunity. That should be our goal!
Monday, April 13, 2020
Covid and Masks
As we are deep into the Covid (Wuhan) Virus circus, the topic of masks and shortages of masks has come up quite often. Once again, appearance outweighs actual function. Wearing a mask makes it look like you are actually doing something to stop spreading the virus. It is only a false hope.
To explain, we have to start with the reason medical personnel wear masks. Masks were initially worn to keep the DOCTOR from drooling or vomiting in patients during surgery! In other words to protect the patient, not the doctor. This is a very important point. Masks do not prevent the spread of disease to the wearer, but protect those around the wearer.
Virii are very tiny microscopic particles. And if airborne, will easily pass right through even a N95 mask. Luckily, airborne virii are very rare. To be airborne, a virus much "hitch a ride" on some kind of a liquid medium. Mucus, saliva, water vapor, etc... While attached to the liquid, they are easily captured by the mask. So, unless someone directly sneezes at you, wearing a mask is of absolutely no benefit to someone who is not sick.
However, if you are sick, then please, wear a mask!
The mask becomes a passive form of "covering your mouth when you cough." If you are sick, when you cough, breathe or sneeze; the virus will be expelled from your body (part of the initial immune response by the way) on the liquids of the expulsion. Wearing a mask captures those hitch-hiking virii and protects those around you.
When I hear politicians and even worse, medical professionals demand wearing masks to prevent "catching" the virus, I just cringe. How far have we let basic logic and science lapse in our educational system? Again, make it look like we are doing something!
Virii can and do survive on various surfaces. So, gloves, hand washing and avoiding touching your face are very effective ways to keep from catching a virus. Masks are not.
If you are healthy, you do not need a mask. If you are infected, then yes, please wear a mask or stay home.
To explain, we have to start with the reason medical personnel wear masks. Masks were initially worn to keep the DOCTOR from drooling or vomiting in patients during surgery! In other words to protect the patient, not the doctor. This is a very important point. Masks do not prevent the spread of disease to the wearer, but protect those around the wearer.
Virii are very tiny microscopic particles. And if airborne, will easily pass right through even a N95 mask. Luckily, airborne virii are very rare. To be airborne, a virus much "hitch a ride" on some kind of a liquid medium. Mucus, saliva, water vapor, etc... While attached to the liquid, they are easily captured by the mask. So, unless someone directly sneezes at you, wearing a mask is of absolutely no benefit to someone who is not sick.
However, if you are sick, then please, wear a mask!
The mask becomes a passive form of "covering your mouth when you cough." If you are sick, when you cough, breathe or sneeze; the virus will be expelled from your body (part of the initial immune response by the way) on the liquids of the expulsion. Wearing a mask captures those hitch-hiking virii and protects those around you.
When I hear politicians and even worse, medical professionals demand wearing masks to prevent "catching" the virus, I just cringe. How far have we let basic logic and science lapse in our educational system? Again, make it look like we are doing something!
Virii can and do survive on various surfaces. So, gloves, hand washing and avoiding touching your face are very effective ways to keep from catching a virus. Masks are not.
If you are healthy, you do not need a mask. If you are infected, then yes, please wear a mask or stay home.
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